Disney PlusKickin' It (2011)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.4
Overview
Run by Sensei Rudy, the Bobby Wasabi Martial Arts Academy is the worst dojo in the nationwide Bobby Wasabi chain and is in danger of closing. But things change when Jack reluctantly joins the dojo and meets his new crew, including tough guy slacker Jerry and confident martial arts expert Kim. The crew teaches a group of neighborhood goofballs about life, karate, and how to "kick it." Jack and the gang quickly realize their newfound friendship will take them places they've never imagined and, united, they can become unstoppable.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
Run by Sensei Rudy, the Bobby Wasabi Martial Arts Academy is the worst dojo in the nationwide Bobby Wasabi chain and is in danger of closing. But things change when Jack reluctantly joins the dojo and meets his new crew, including tough guy slacker Jerry and confident martial arts expert Kim. The crew teaches a group of neighborhood goofballs about life, karate, and how to "kick it." Jack and the gang quickly realize their newfound friendship will take them places they've never imagined and, united, they can become unstoppable.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on apolitical themes of personal growth, teamwork, and discipline within a martial arts context, consciously avoiding engagement with specific political ideologies.
The series features a visibly diverse main cast, including characters from various racial backgrounds. Its narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities and does not explicitly center on DEI themes.
Secondary
The show features Kim Crawford, a highly skilled martial artist, who consistently engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against male opponents. This includes defeating male competitors in tournaments and outperforming them in sparring.
The Disney XD show 'Kickin' It' does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on martial arts, friendship, and comedy, with no discernible LGBTQ+ representation throughout its run.
Kickin' It is an original Disney XD series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created specifically for this show, meaning there are no prior canonical versions from which a gender could have been swapped.
Kickin' It is an original live-action sitcom that premiered in 2011. Its characters were created for this specific production and do not have prior canonical, historical, or widely established racial depictions from source material or previous installments. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.6
8.3
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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